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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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